To investigate the effect of transabdominal preperitoneal repair (TAPP) and open tension-free hernia repair in inguinal hernia treatment and intervention on patients' quality of life.

60 cases of inguinal hernia patients treated in Lishui District People's hospital were selected and divided into two groups: TAPP group (n=26) and open operation group (n=34) according to the different treatment methods. The surgical indexes, complications and recurrence were compared between the two groups. All were followed up for 3 months, and the difference of quality of life score between the two groups was compared.

The intraoperative bleeding volume and average maximum body temperature in TAPP group were lower than those in open operation group (P<0.01), the time of getting out of bed, exhaust after operation and hospitalization were shorter than those of open operation group (P<0.01), but the cost of hospitalization increased compared with the open operation group (P<0.01), there were no significant differences in the operation time and recurrence rate between the two groups (P>0.05). The incidence of total complications in TAPP group was lower than that in open operation group (P<0.01) and the scores of SF-36, mRS and BI in TAPP group were significantly higher than those in open operation group (P<0.01).

TAPP in the treatment of inguinal hernia can accelerate the recovery of prognosis, reduce the incidence of complications and improve the quality of life, but the operation time is longer and cost is higher.